Solar Energy
Ontario’s Green Energy Act and Feed-in-Tariffs are creating new economic opportunity for the solar industry and for our region. Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT) is ideally positioned to capitalize on solar’s economic promise, and to act as a foothold into the North American market.
Waterloo Region, the fourth largest urban area in Ontario, is located in the heart of Ontario's manufacturing and technology corridor. it is ideally situated within one hour Canada’s largest population center and the United States border. The region is home to a thriving solar cluster attracting key investment from the international marketplace, including Arise Technologies, Automation Tooling Systems, Canadian Solar, and Photowatt Ontario. Our local economy is an integral player in Ontario’s sophisticated electrical infrastructure and an active participant in Ontario’s Green Energy Act, which has been established to build a greener, stronger economy through new investment.
Waterloo Region is actively recruiting new solar power manufacturing and assembling, equipments and products, and all related solar companies to the region. The solar power companies currently in our region are diverse and innovative and cover a number of areas within this growing industry. They are the place to start when looking for high-levels of expertise for your needs.
10 Reasons to Choose Canada’s Technology Triangle for Solar Investment:
- Proximity to Ontario’s Highest Levels of Electricity Demand.
- Strong, Manufacturing-Intense Economy.
- Strategically Located within an Hour of Greater Toronto Area.
- 4th Largest Urban Area in Ontario and the 10th Largest in Canada.
- One Day’s Drive of US Market of more than 135 million people.
- Extensive, Skilled Labour Pool.
- World Class Education & Training.
- A Recognized Research Hub for Solar and Renewable Energy.
- A Growing Solar Cluster Attracting Leading Players.
- An Attractive and Affordable Community & Lifestyle.
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